Purpose
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and manages an operational or administrative division; coordinates program activities with other District programs, public agencies and business representatives; serves as a member of the District's management team; and performs other related duties as required.
Typical Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
1. Advises, confers with and reports to the Air Pollution Control Officer and the Board of Directors regarding program activities, strategies, goals and objectives; formulates division rules, procedures and policies.
2. Develops and manages technical, administrative and research projects and studies; monitors progress of District programs, identifies District system problems and facilitates resolution; oversees development of District budget and grant administration; directs District-wide administrative activities; develops long-term strategies for District.
3. Ensures the coordination of work and communication among subordinate work units; selects, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisory personnel and other staff; reviews progress reports and confers with staff to define and resolve problems; ensures appropriate interaction with other District programs.
4. Negotiates and consults on technical/administrative issues and policy with Federal, State, and public agencies, business associations, environmental groups and industry representatives; works with District Counsel on actual and potential litigation.
5. Represents the District in hearings, in court proceedings, to the media, and before other public and private groups; participates in Board of Directors briefings and responds to Board requests; participates as a member of public and private committees, boards, and organizations concerned with air quality; responds to difficult inquiries and complaints.
6. Develops and coordinates the annual division budget; authorizes and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the work of the division and three years of experience as a supervisor of a major air quality program or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: (As it relates to the specific position)
Principles and practices of management and organization, personnel management and supervision, fiscal management and budget administration; program development and coordination; team building techniques; relationship of Federal and State air quality management programs to local government programs; principles, methods, practices, and equipment used to determine, analyze, evaluate and control stationary sources of air contamination; current Federal, State, and local air quality laws, rules and regulations; techniques for reporting and evaluating research; various types of industrial processes and control equipment and technology; processes and procedures used in permitting, enforcement, and rule development; concepts, methods and practices of vehicle fleet operation; manufacturing techniques and design concepts of vehicle technology; clean fuels technology and associated products; model concepts of emission inventory.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive air quality management program; evaluate program effectiveness; develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and standards for the District; establish and maintain working relationships with other District programs, Federal and State agency representatives, board members, community and business representatives, and staff; prioritize and develop program goals and objectives; determine staffing needs of the division; develop and administer budgets and grants; select, train, and evaluate professional and technical staff; represent the District before various groups; understand, interpret, apply, and enforce Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to air quality management; analyze and evaluate complex technical data; prepare, review and present complex and comprehensive reports and recommendations orally and in writing to specialists and non-specialists.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical Demands
This is essentially a desk job. The job requires occasional travel by car. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, some bending, stooping and squatting.
Working Conditions
Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer terminal is used on a daily basis. Travel throughout the District and attending conferences may be required.
Other Requirements
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Supervisory Responsibility
